Gitkin - Where the South Winds Wail (FULL COLOR SLEEVE VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
Gitkin - Where the South Winds Wail (FULL COLOR SLEEVE VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
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Gitkin – Where The South Winds Wail
Artist: Gitkin
Title: Where the South Winds Wail
Genre: World Music
Label: Wonderwheel Recordings
The story of Gitkin’s new album begins not with a riff, but with a sound on the wind. Down in New Orleans, where the air itself seems charged with spirit, Gitkin started hearing fragments that felt like they came from somewhere else. “I started hearing melodies that felt like they’d been left behind,” he recalls. “Nothing fully formed, but insistent. I made it my job to chase them down and give them shape without taming them.”
Those whispers became Where the South Winds Wail. The record doesn’t unfold like a traditional collection of songs so much as a séance with an unknown past. Surf twang draped in shadows, blues exotica wandering into humid night, psychedelic cumbia tangled with echoes like an Afro-Amazon juke joint — each track a ghostly transmission, pulled from the air and reanimated in the present.
The breakthrough arrived with “Night Tripper.” The song, whose lyrics give the album its title, conjures crossroads bargains and spectral figures: “Ol’ night tripper, ring that bell / Ghosts don’t sleep where the sinners dwell…” For Gitkin, it was a turning point. Until now, his guitar had done all the speaking. This track demanded something more. It demanded a voice.
That spark took root in New Orleans, a city where the air itself is heavy with history and mystery. Where the South Winds Wail is steeped in that atmosphere — cinematic yet soulful, spiritual yet earthbound and funky. It’s less a polished hymn than a raw prayer, echoing like footsteps on a wooden church floor after midnight.
Description
Gitkin's 'Where The South Winds Wail' is a captivating exploration of world music, blending diverse influences into a cohesive sound. This vinyl release showcases intricate melodies and rich instrumentation that transport listeners to distant lands.
Highlights
Genre: World Music
Label: Wonderwheel Recordings
Format: Vinyl
Intricate melodies and rich instrumentation
A journey through diverse musical landscapes
Track Listing
01. Rain Over Royal
02. Hunters Run
03. Call My Name
04. Alter Ego
05. Git Git
06. High Tail
07. Night Tripper
08. Pure Wizard Part I
09. When My Work Is Done
10. Sudden Peace
Format Details
Label: Wonderwheel Recordings
Genre: World Music
Format: Vinyl
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: WORLD
- Format Type: LP
- Released: 05/29/2026
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.
NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.
Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
- PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
